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Ministry of Coal
Steps taken by the Government to achieve the target of augmentation of coal production capacity
Government has taken the following steps to achieve the target of augmentation of coal production capacity:
1. Single Window Clearance System has been launched.
2. Guidelines for procedure and approval of mining plan has been simplified.
3. Auctioning of coal mines for commercial sale of coal started.
4. Regular review and monitoring of allocated coal mines in the past.
5. Holding of Monitoring Committee meetings headed by Secretary  and concerned Chief Secretary of the state for early operationalisation of coal mines allocated.
6. Improving evacuation efficiency & capacity and construction of new railway lines.
7. Establishment of new washeries to enhance clean coal.
In addition to above, Coal India Limited has taken following specific steps:
- Capacity addition through approval of new & expansion PRs.
- Capacity addition through special dispensation in EC under clause 6 of EIA 2006.
- Enhancing capacity through marginal schemes and OC patches.
- Capacity augmentation through deployment of MDO.
- Use of state-of-art technology in OC mines
- Use of Mass Production Technology  in UG mines wherever feasible.
- All out efforts are being made at all levels for overcoming constraints like possession of non-forest land, diversion of forest land and other statutory clearances.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha yesterday.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government take steps to ramp up availability of Amphotericin B - to fight Mucormycosis
A sudden increase in demand has been observed in some states for Amphotericin B which is being actively prescribed by the physicians to patients suffering from Mucormycosis, a post COVID complication. The Government of India is therefore engaging with the manufacturers to ramp up production of the drug. The supply position is expected to improve with extra imports of this drug and increase in its production domestically.
After reviewing the stock position with the manufacturers/importers, and the demand pattern of Amphotericin B the Department of Pharma, has on 11th May, 2021 , allocated this drug amongst the States/UTs based on expected supply that will be available from May 10 to May 31, 2021. States have been requested to put in place a mechanism for equitable distribution of supplies amongst Government and Private hospitals and health care agencies. States have also been requested to publicise in the State the ‘Point of Contact’ for Private and Government hospitals to obtain the drug from this allocation. Further, States have been requested that judicious use may be made of the stock that has been already supplied as well as stock that has been allocated. The arrangements for supply will be monitored by National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority .
The country is going through a severe wave of pandemic and it has affected various parts of the country. The Government of India is continuously working to augment the supply of essential covid medicines and making them available to the State Governments and UTs through an equitable and transparent manner.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
216.17 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
19,61,896 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,748
Active cases stand at 0.1%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,916 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,47,756
6,298 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.09 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,33,964 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
E-Daakhil portal, launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission  on 7th September, 2020, for online redressal of consumer grievances now operational in 15 States/UTs,
Total 444 locations covered including NCDRC, State Commissions and District Commissions
Process to file consumer complaints made easy and simple through e-daakhil portal
Digital Portal will streamline consumer complaints redressal system
To facilitate Rural Consumers, the Common Service Centres to be integrated with e-daakhil portal
Department of Consumer Affairs proactively following up with the States/UTs to launch e-filing portal
E-Daakhil portal for Consumer grievance redressal is now operational in 15 States/UTs. Department of Consumer Affairs is now proactively following up with the states to launch e-filing portal at their ends.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which has come into force from 20th July, 2020, has provision for e-filing of consumer complaints in the Consumer Commissions and online payment of the fees for filing a complaint. A web application for E-filing of consumer complaints named “edaakhil.nic.in” has been developed by NIC for the purpose. This digital software for filing consumer complaints has the many features like e-Notice, case document download link & VC hearing link, filing written response by opposite party, fling rejoinder by complainant and alerts via SMS/Email.
The e-daakhil portal empowers the consumer and their advocates to file the consumer complaints along with payment of requisite fees online from anywhere for the redressal of their complaints. It also facilitates the consumer commissions to scrutinize the complaints online to accept, reject or forward the complaint to the concerned commission for further processing.
To facilitate the rural consumers for e-filing, it has been decided to integrate the Common Service Centres  with the e-daakhil portal. As many consumers at Gram Panchayat level may either not have access to electronic modes of communication or unable to use the tools, they may avail the services of CSCs in filing their complaints in the Consumer Commission. The work for integration of this portal with CSC is in under process.
E-filing was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission  on 7th September, 2020. Delhi was the first state to implement it on 8th September, 2020. Later Maharashtra, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka & Haryana implemented facility of e-filling in their respective States/UTs.
Department of Consumer Affairs had been proactively following up with the States/UTs to launch e-filing. Total 444 locations are covered including NCDRC, State Commissions and District Commissions.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways is working 24/7 for the supply of essential commodities across the country
Operation of freight trains is continuing while passenger train services are suspended in wake of corona virus 
Commodities like Food grains, Salt, Sugar, milk, edible oil, onions, fruits & vegetables, Petroleum products, Coal, Fertilizers etc. are being loaded at Railway terminals
Due to the pandemic of corona virus, Indian Railways has suspended the operations of passenger train services across the country till 31st March 2020.
Currently, Indian Railways is operating only freight trains across the country. Indian Railways is making all efforts to ensure availability of essential commodities through its uninterrupted freight services.
During the situation of lockdown in various States, Indian Railways Staff deployed at various good sheds, stations and control offices is working on 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items for the nation does not gets affected.
On 23rd March 2020, total 474 rakes were loaded for essential commodities like food grains, salt, edible oil, sugar, milk, fruits & vegetables, onion, Coal and Petroleum products. During the day, total 891 rakes were loaded by Indian Railways which also includes other important commodities like 121 rakes of Iron ore, 48 rakes of steel, 25 rakes of cement, 28 rakes of fertilizer, 106 rakes of container etc.
Close coordination is being maintained with the State Governments so that rakes of essential commodities are handled smoothly without any delay, amidst various restriction imposed in the wake of Covid-19.
Indian Railways has slashed the demurrage and wharfage rates for goods and parcel at half of the prescribed rates till 31.03.2020.
Validity of the rate policies pertaining to goods/container traffic has also been extended by one month i.e. up to 30.04.2020.
No haulage charge shall be levied for movement of empty containers/empty flat wagons from 24.03.2020 to 30.04.2020.
Free time for loading/unloading of wagons and free time for removal of consignment from railway premises has been increased to double of the prescribed free time till 31.03.20.
To monitor the uninterrupted movement of essential commodities over Indian Railway system, an Emergency freight control is working in the Ministry of Railways. Freight movement is being closely monitored by officials at very senior level.
Indian Railways staff deployed in control rooms for operation of freight trains, line staff, maintenance staff, security personnel and medical staff in Railway hospitals is working continuously 24/7.
Indian Railways understands its crucial role during this difficult time and requests all the stakeholders to fully support in ensuring faster loading and unloading of essential supplies.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GI certified Jalgaon banana exported to Dubai
India exported 1.91 lakh tonne banana worth Rs 619 crore during 2020-21
In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indications  certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral rich ‘Jalgaon banana’ has been exported to Dubai.
The twenty-two metric tonnes of GI certified Jalgaon banana were sourced from progressive farmers of Tandalwadi village, part of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, a banana cluster identified under Agri Export Policy.
In 2016, Jalgaon Banana got GI certification which was registered with Nisargraja Krishi Vigyan Kendra  Jalgaon. India’s banana export has been rising sharply because of adoption of farm practices as per the global standards.
India’s banana exports grew both in terms of volume as well as value from 1.34 lakh metric tonne valued at Rs 413 crore in 2018-19 to 1.95 lakh metric tonne valued at Rs 660 crore in 2019-20. During 2020-21 , India has exported banana worth of 1.91 lakh tonne valued at Rs 619 crore.
India is the world's leading producer of bananas with a share of around 25% in total output. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh contribute more than 70% of the country's banana production.
APEDA promotes exports of agricultural & processed food products by providing assistance to the exporters under various components of its scheme such as Infrastructure Development, Quality Development and Market Development. In addition, APEDA also conducts international Buyer Seller Meets, Virtual trade fairs with importing countries to promote agricultural & processed food products.
Apart from this the Department of Commerce also supports exports through various schemes like Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme, Market Access Initiative etc.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Expenditure on NW1 Development Project
Studies related to environmental social impact evaluation and market development strategy have been conducted for National Waterway-1. These include Environment & Social Impact Assessment  and formulation of Environment Management Plan  and a Resettlement Action Plan  as part of the overall capacity augmentation on NW-1. These studies were done in association with reputed agencies and were completed in 2016.
 The total expenditure incurred under Capacity Augmentation of the National Waterway-1  Project as on 30th June, 2021 is Rs. 1885.98 crore.
 For Capacity Augmentation of the National Waterway-1 , technical assistance and financial support of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank has been taken.
 The loan agreement has been signed between Government of India and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank. The conditions of the said loan/ assistance are as follow:-
- As per the loan agreement, the amount of USD 375,000,000 was agreed to lend to assist in financing the project.
- The front-end fee payable shall be equal to one quarter of one percent  of loan amount.
- Commitment charges shall be equal to one quarter of one percent  per annum on the unwithdrawn loan balance.
- The interest payable shall be at a rate equal to the reference rate for the loan currency plus the variable spread provided. However, the interest payable shall in no event be less than zero percent per annum.
- Payment dates are January 1 and July 1 each year.
- The principal payment date is beginning from July 1, 2024 to January 1, 2034 with an instalment share of 5 percent.
- The loan amount has been revised to USD 317,220,000 after cancelling of USD 57,780,000 in September, 2020.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Indigenisation Seminar  conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Mumbai, 27 September 2023
Naval Dockyard , along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry , conducted a Seminar cum Exhibition "INDSEM 23" on 27 Sep 2023 under the central theme "Self-Reliance Through Use of Indigenous Technology Towards Combat Readiness". Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the event and also gave the keynote address. The programme was attended by approximately 200 delegates from the Industry/ Academia/ DRDO establishments.
In a first of its kind Exhibition cum Seminar held within the premises of Naval Dockyard, the industry partners showcased their indigenised technologies. The forum also included exploring potential opportunities for the Indian Navy to project participating industries, in a Business to Consumer  model. The Indian Navy also had a combined stall, where all end user requirements from ships, submarines and aircraft were projected to the Industry through direct interaction.
The seminar cum exhibition aimed to provide a platform for all stakeholders viz. Industry partners, PSUs, DRDO, BARC, ISRO and academia to showcase the indigenous capabilities and innovative solutions in keeping with the government’s vision towards ‘Aatmanirbharta’. Further, some of the success stories in indigenisation by ISRO, DRDO, BARC and other MSMEs were also presented to provide an insight for further deliberation towards evolving similar methodologies in the Indian Navy.
The seminar was addressed by Mr Arun T Ramchandani, Chairman FICCI, Mr Joe Mohan, Group Director, Resource Planning Group, BARC, Shri M Sankaran, Distinguished Scientist and Director UR Rao Space Centre, ISRO, Dr Chandrika Kaushik, Director General , DRDO and papers presented by Indian Naval personnel, academic institutes such as IIT  and BITS, Pilani.| PIB Mumbai | NJ/ DR
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I pay homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti. He lives in the hearts of countless people. We will always remember his unparalleled community service and his emphasis on healthcare and education. We will keep working to fulfil his dreams."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi urges airlines staff to remain sensitive to the dignity of female colleagues
The Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has urged the staff of various airlines, both public and private, to remain sensitive to the dignity of women colleagues. She was reviewing the progress of cases of sexual harassment in Air India and Air India Express in New Delhi yesterday. The officials of DoPT, Ministry of Civil Aviation and WCD Ministry were also present at the meeting. CMD, Air India informed that there are 12 ongoing cases before different ICCs. It was also pointed out that there are a number of cases forwarded by WCD Ministry pertaining to Private Airlines to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
After reviewing the cases and the progress of work done by the ICCs, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi stated that along with the cases of sexual harassment, some women employees tend to file complaints of administrative nature in the garb of sexual harassment. It is important for the ICC to very quickly dispose off these cases. This will enable the woman, if she has a genuine grievance, to explore proper administration/legal mechanisms for redressal. It will also enable the ICCs to focus on the actual cases. The WCD Minister also pointed out that DoPT, in their instructions, have provided a number of immediate relief measures in cases of sexual harassment which the ICCs must grant to the complainant if she so requires.
Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi further stated that the aviation sector has expanded and has become more inclusive in its workforce as well as accessible to the middle class. It is no longer an exclusive sector perceived to be meant for upper class people as was the case during the 70s and 80s. With such inclusive workforce as well as the passengers, it is important that the male employees in the sector, especially the pilots, to be extra sensitive to the perceptions about women colleagues. The Minister requested the CMD, Air India to sensitize the male employees so that the women employees do not feel threatened/insecure in any manner. She also requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to suitably direct the Private Airlines along the same lines.
Ministry of Culture
Bhasha Bhavan in the National Library of India to be renamed as "Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhasha Bhavan"
Kolkata , 5th July 2023
The Advisory Board of the National Library of India decided to rename the 19 years old "Bhasha Bhavan" as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhasha Bhavan in the 123rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookeejee, who served as Union Minister in the free India's first cabinet. Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Director, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation submitted a requested to Minister of Culture for renaming the name of Bhasha Bhavan.
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookeejee was a barrister and academician . He had a great contribution to the National Library of India to arrange donation of his father Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee's personal collection comprising of more than 87000 books, which are rare and treasure trove for the researchers and bibliophiles.
The National Library of India, situated at Alipore, Kolkata was shifted from its Belvedere House to Bhasha Bhavan in 2004 and most of the divisions including administration of the National Library has been functioning from the Bhasha Bhavan. Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, Director General, The National Library of India said, "It was our long desire to pay homage to the brave son of the motherland, who had a true devotion towards our motherland in respect of patriotism." Dr. Ganguly, thanked the Hon'ble Minister of Culture Shri G. Kishan Reddy Ji and said, " the Prime Minister has taken the initiative to pay tribute to the great personalities of our country, who always glorified our country.”
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Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND ARRIVES AT MUMBAI AS PART OF OP SAMUDRA SETU II
As part of Operation Samudra Setu II, Indian Naval Ship Trikand was deployed to augment shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen  cryogenic containers from Hamad Port, Qatar to Mumbai. The ship entered Qatar on 05 May 21 and arrived at Mumbai on 10 May 21 with 40 MT liquid Oxygen.
The consignment carried is part of the French mission “Oxygen Solidarity Bridge” to support India’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic. This was the maiden voyage of transshipping of French Air Liquide containers from Qatar to India. The Indo-French initiative, facilitated by Dr Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India in Qatar, is likely to result in shipping of over 600 MT LMO to India over the next two months.
The first consignment brought was handed over to the Maharashtra state authorities in the presence of Mr Aaditya Thackeray, Minister for Tourism and Environment, Government of Maharashtra and Ms Sonia Barbry, Consul General, French Consulate General, Mumbai.
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President's Secretariat
President of India in Australia; Addresses Indian Community in Sydney; Pays Respects at Anzac War Memorial
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, reached Sydney, Australia, today  for the final leg of his two-nation state visit to Vietnam and Australia. This is the first state visit to Australia by a President of India.
Later in the day, the President attended an Indian community reception hosted by Dr Ajay M Gondane, High Commissioner of India to Australia. Addressing the gathering, the President said it is a matter of pride that the Indian community is held in high regard and contributes to society and the economy in Australia. Today, Indian professionals are much sought after, whether in Australia or elsewhere in the world. As entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, bankers and technology specialists, members of the Indian community are adding value to Australia.
The President said that Australia is also home to a large number of Indian students. They are excelling on campuses in academics and research, in fostering innovation and even on the sports field. Their hard work and talent is a symbol of the Australia-India Knowledge Partnership.
Earlier President Kovind formally began his visit by paying respects at the ANZAC War Memorial in Sydney. The Memorial was originally built as a tribute to Australian soldiers who did service in World War I. In his subsequent engagement with the Indian community, the President made special mention of Indian soldiers who fought alongside their Australian comrades in World War I, including on the beaches of Gallipoli. The centenary of the conclusion of World War I was commemorated earlier this month.
Ministry of Defence
COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE, SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND GANDHINAGAR
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff , visited Gandhinagar on the occasion of Commanders’ Conference at South Western Air Command  on 17 & 18 Aug 21. The conference brought together Commanders from Air Force Stations in SWAC Area of Responsibility  for an operational review of missions and tasks.
On arrival, CAS was received by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command. CAS placed a wreath at the Command War Memorial and was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
Addressing the Commanders, CAS highlighted the need for maintaining operational readiness round the clock and sustained focus on capability enhancement. He emphasized on the early operationalisation of newly inducted sensors and weapon systems. CAS exhorted the Commanders to leverage modern methods in training; in order to enhance the understanding and capabilities of the new generation air warriors. While interacting with air warriors and civilian employees, he appreciated their immense contribution in operational deployments and disciplined approach towards mitigating the COVID crisis.